Newsletter
Day 92: ‘About as good as it gets’
About a month later than usual, the House finally passed the budget on Monday, leaving quite a bit of uncertainty for the final month of session.
Day 86: Out of step
Nowhere contained in this soul-searching is a clue that, perhaps, this particular policy platform centered on manufactured outrage and grievance might not be as popular as they've been told.
Day 81: Bronson's losing streak continues
Two years in and several elections later, Bronson has yet to get a boost in Anchorage Assembly races.
Day 80: Hostage takers
Hostage-taking is in the eye of the beholder.
Day 77: House approves extra school funding
With a catch.
Day 74: The kids are still alright
With testimony 10:1 opposed to the governor's "parents' rights" bill, Alaskans made themselves heard.
Day 73: In the 'Parents' Rights' fight, all parents are equal but some are more equal than others
There's very little education in this 'parents' rights' bill.
Day 72: 'It's almost embarrassing'
Fighting over $10,000.
Day 71: Mines over matter
Amendments in the House Finance Committee seemed to frequently pit resource development against education. Resource development won more often than not, but education still notched a significant win.
Day 70: 'Other options and other players'
Bringing balance back to the budget picture.
